Over 120 Members of Congress Boycott Netanyahu's Speech
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A significant number of US lawmakers boycotted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, with 128 representatives staying away from the event. According to reports, nearly half of the Democratic representatives in the House and Senate did not attend the meeting.
Over 80 Democratic lawmakers chose to boycott the speech, with some notable exceptions. Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib attended the event, holding a placard that read "genocide" and "war criminal" on either side. Her decision was seen as a protest against Netanyahu's presence.
Meanwhile, thousands of protesters gathered outside the Capitol building, demanding an end to what they see as crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. Police were deployed to disperse the crowd after it reached the congressional area.
Netanyahu's trip to the US has been met with widespread protests in the region, including from former officials and families of Israeli prisoners who have been held captive for over 10 months. The families have criticized the visit as a "big sin" since their loved ones remain imprisoned despite the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
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